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Apple Watch Ultra 3 didn’t arrive, but we’ve got a new Apple Watch Ultra 2 option

Despite rumours suggesting we'd get a new Apple Watch Ultra, instead we got a new colour option for the existing second-gen device

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Apple Watch Ultra 2 Black

While we expected an Apple Watch Ultra 3 to launch at today’s iPhone 16 event, it didn’t arrive. But, we’ve got a new Apple Watch Ultra 2 option. Apple’s top-tier smartwatch now comes in a black titanium colour option.

There aren’t any new features on this Ultra 2 refresh – the watch stays the same. But the natural (greyish) titanium has a new companion: black titanium. It’s a dark option for the watch, similar to the black MacBook Pro that’s on offer. While I prefer the original colour, this new option gives an extra choice for such a personal device. There’s also a new Titanium Milanese band to match.

The adventure- and fitness-focused Apple Watch Ultra 2 improves on the original model with a significantly brighter screen and some brand-new gesture interactions. It sticks with the same 49mm size as its predecessor. This is more of a modest upgrade than many were expecting, with a focus on refinement. All the biggest changes are found on the inside, including a new Apple Silicon S9 chipset.

This new Apple Watch Ultra 2 model goes on sale today, and will be available from Friday. You can nab it for $799/£799.

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Connor is a writer for Stuff, working across the magazine and the Stuff.tv website. He has been writing for around nine years now across the web and in print too. Connor has attended the biggest tech expos, including CES, MWC, and IFA – with contributions as a judge on panels at them. He's also been interviewed as a technology expert on TV and radio by national news outlets including France24. Connor has experience with most major platforms, though does hold a place in his heart for macOS, iOS/iPadOS, electric vehicles, and smartphone tech. Just like everyone else around here, he's a fan of gadgets of all sorts. Aside from writing, Connor is involved in the startup and venture capital scene, which puts him at the front of new and exciting tech - he is always on the lookout for innovative products.

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Mobile, macOS, EVs, smart home